APRIL 9, 2026
Conviction Upheld for Overdose Death Aided by Woman Who Helped Neighbor Buy Heroin
The conviction of a Franklin County woman who helped a friend purchase heroin will be reinstated, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
APRIL 8, 2026
Attorney Convicted of Rape, Other Sex Crimes, Disbarred
The Supreme Court of Ohio today permanently disbarred a Columbus attorney convicted in 2014 of rape and other sex crimes.
Court Finds Uncomfortable Lifeguard Chair Is Not Physical Defect That Contributed to Drowning
The city of Cleveland is not liable for the drowning death of a swimmer because a lifeguard chose not to sit in an uncomfortable lifeguard chair, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
APRIL 7, 2026
Supreme Court to Hold Oral Arguments in Columbus and Carroll County
The Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral arguments in six cases next week – three in Columbus on April 14 and three more in Carroll County on April 15 as part of a traveling civic education program for students. More than 900 students from four high schools are expected to attend Off-Site Court, which will take place at Carrollton High School.
Officer Could Continue Stop Based on Nonworking Headlight That Led to Drug Discovery
A police officer may extend a lawfully initiated traffic stop to investigate the status of a driver’s license even after the reason for initiating the stop is dispelled, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
APRIL 6, 2026
Making the Case: Court Considers Waste Injection Well Dispute, Prolonged Traffic Stop
In the latest edition of “Making the Case,” the Supreme Court of Ohio considers a dispute over waste injection wells in Southeast Ohio and whether police officers could prolong a traffic stop near Cleveland.
MARCH 26, 2026
Legal Legacy: Sam Sheppard “The Fugitive”
In 1954, a violent crime inside a lakefront Bay Village home drew national attention. Marilyn Sheppard was bludgeoned to death, and her husband, osteopathic physician Sam Sheppard, became the prime suspect. The subsequent trial and appeals were among the most highly publicized in Ohio history and later set the standard for how courts manage intense media coverage to protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial.
MARCH 5, 2026
Legal Legacy: Monthly Themed Exhibits Honor America 250
As part of its America 250 initiative, the Supreme Court of Ohio has unveiled a series of monthly exhibits in its newly renovated Marble Showcase. The rotating exhibits celebrate Ohio's rich history, culture, and contributions to the nation in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary.
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Legal Legacy: Ohio’s First Black Justice
As the Supreme Court of Ohio honors perseverance and achievement throughout Black History Month, we remember one of the Court’s own trailblazers.
MARCH 17, 2026
Justice’s Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
Ohioans might be open to increasing the 70-year age limit for judges to run for office, but only by a few more years, and as long as the judges leave the bench when they reach their 80s, according to research conducted by Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer.
MARCH 12, 2026
Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Looks Forward to New Judgeship Appointment
A new general and domestic relations judge is taking the bench at the Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court.
APRIL 9, 2026
Rule Changes Clarify Who Can Receive Guardian ad Litem Reports
The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted proposed rule changes to explain who can receive a report written by a guardian ad litem (GAL). The amendments also strengthen the protections against the unauthorized disclosure of GAL reports.
APRIL 7, 2026
Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Rule Changes
Separate comment periods are now open for several proposed changes to the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio and the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio.
APRIL 6, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio Seeks Volunteer Tour Guides for Historic Moyer Judicial Center
The Supreme Court of Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of its recruitment period for volunteer tour guides at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. This initiative supports the Court’s mission to educate the public about the judicial system and the architectural significance of the historic building, which welcomes nearly 15,000 visitors annually.
APRIL 2, 2026
Ohio Legal Community Explores Benefits and Risks of AI
Can artificial intelligence help boost efficiency in cases and courts?
A March survey found that more than 90% of attorneys worldwide are using at least one artificial intelligence tool in their daily work.
Professional Conduct Board Schedules Upcoming Disciplinary Hearings
Four disciplinary cases are set for hearings before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in the month of April. Hearings take place before a three-member panel of the Board, are open to the public, and begin at 10 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
MARCH 31, 2026
Seats of Justice: Hamilton County
The next stop on the tour of Ohio county courthouses takes viewers to the southwestern corner of the state in Hamilton County.
As the year winds down, it’s a chance to review the good work of the Supreme Court of Ohio, from its important legal decisions to its resourceful approaches to serve the courts, legal community, and public.
APRIL 9, 2026
Civic education program brings Ohio Supreme Court to Carroll County: Times Reporter
The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in Carroll County on April 15. The event is part of the court’s civic education program aimed at high school students, according to a community announcement.
Justice Comes to Town: Supreme Court to Visit Carroll County: Akron Legal News
On April 15, the Supreme Court of Ohio will travel to Carroll County to hold oral arguments. The visit from the seven justices is part of the Supreme Court’s traveling civic education program for high school students.